Skillet Lasagna for Under $6 (EBT-Friendly)
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Ingredients:
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1/2
box
Pasta (rotini, penne, or egg noodles)
- 1 can Tomato sauce
- 1 can Diced tomatoes
- 1 cup Shredded mozzarella
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 Pinch Salt + pepper to taste (as needed)
- 1 cube bouillon cube for richness
Instructions
-Add uncooked pasta to a skillet.
-Pour in tomato sauce + diced tomatoes.
-Add ½ cup water and seasoning.
-Stir and bring to a simmer.
-Cover and cook 12-14 minutes until pasta is soft.
-Turn off heat and sprinkle mozzarella all over the top.
-Cover for 1–2 minutes until melted and gooey.
-Serve immediately – it’s creamy, cheesy, and tastes like real lasagna for a fraction of the cost.
This $6 Skillet Lasagna is the easiest budget-friendly comfort meal you’ll ever make. It’s warm, cheesy, filling, and comes together in one pan with 100% EBT-approved ingredients from stores like Dollar Tree, Walmart, or ALDI. For under six dollars total, you get a rich, saucy, weeknight dinner that tastes like classic lasagna without the time, cost, or cleanup. Perfect for families, tight budgets, or anyone who wants a cozy meal without overspending.
Grocery List
EBT-Approved + Prices
(Prices match Dollar Tree / Walmart / ALDI levels.)
1 box pasta (rotini or penne) — $1.25
1 can tomato sauce — $1.25
1 can diced tomatoes — $1.25
1 cup mozzarella (from a $2.49 bag) — $1.00
Italian seasoning (pantry) — $0.50
Garlic/onion powder (pantry) — $0.10
Optional: 1 bouillon cube or pinch of sugar — $0.10
TOTAL COST: $4.85 – $5.60 (Feeds 2–3 people for under $6.)
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